Key Topics in Conservation Biology
Key Topics in Conservation Biology
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Published:
26 May, 2006
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Description
The interdisciplinary nature of biodiversity conservation is reflected throughout the book. Each essay examines the fundamental principles of the topic, the methodologies involved and, crucially, the human dimension. In this way, Key Topics in Conservation Biology embraces the issues from cutting-edge ecological science to policy, environmental economics, governance, ethics, and the practical issues of implementation.
Key Topics in Conservation Biology will be a valuable resource in universities and colleges, government departments, and conservation agencies. It is aimed particularly at senior undergraduate and graduate students in conservation biology and wildlife management, and those taking Masters degrees in any field relevant to conservation. Conservation practitioners, policy-makers, and the wider general public eager to understand more about important environmental issues will also find this book invaluable.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781405122498 |
| ISBN10 | 1405122498 |
| Number Of Pages | 328 |
| Item Weight | 640 g |
| Product Dimensions | 191 x 249 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'This is probably one of the best recent books on this area of work. It deserves the widest readership and should be a 'must-buy' text for the library both institutional and personal.'
British Ecological Society
“The book is well edited…I highly recommend this well-written volume…it provides diverse essays that address conservation topics in a refreshing manner…good companion textbook.”
Quarterly Review of Biology
"[T]he result is an authoritative yet accessible work, which should attract a diverse readership."
Biologist
"An excellent textbook describing various aspects of conservation science and practice … .Greatly recommended." Folia Geobotanica
Author's Bio
David Macdonald, D.Sc., is Professor of Wildlife Conservation at the University of Oxford, founder and Director of Oxford's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, and a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. In addition to his conservation research, he is heavily involved in the practice and policy of conservation, and also known through his films and books on wildlife.
Katrina Service is a Lecturer in Conservation Biology at the University of East London, where she researches carnivore ecology and behavior.